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There’s always something happening on Oregon’s North Coast. All year long, its storied towns and their environs brim with fun, from poetry festivals to pristine waterways to trails with panoramic views of the Pacific. Here’s a month-by-month rundown of what’s not to miss. More

Headed to the North Coast this winter? Take a hike. The air is crisp, the old-growth forests are lush and green, and there’s no better way to brighten up to a bit of sun and blue sky peeking out. After your hike, it’s tradition to reward yourself with a scone and warm beverage at a favorite spot in town. So lace up those boots and get outside. Astoria to Warrenton Clatsop Spit Loop 4.6 miles, easy elevation gain: 10 feet Inside Fort Stevens State Park... More

Of all the towns along Oregon's North Coast, Cannon Beach is my family’s favorite beach getaway. Home to Haystack Rock, one of the world’s tallest sea stacks, the town has miles of wide-open beaches plus quirky shops, attractive art galleries and delicious dining that attract families from nearby Portland and beyond. More

Back in 2011, when Cannon Beach Distillery was still in its inception, owner and founder Mike Selberg was in a small-batch frame of mind. The young entrepreneur only had the funds to make a couple of barrels of whiskey, which he fermented, distilled and poured into barrels to age. Flash forward a couple of years,… More

There is nothing quite like a coastal winter storm. A stormy sky unleashing a powerful, windy and wet display is fantastic entertainment, whether you watch from warm shelter or from outdoors in the center of the action. More

Just off the Oregon coast at Cannon Beach lays scenic Haystack Rock. For the photographer there are an endless number of ways to shoot this picturesque monolith, and here are a few of my favorites: Use the dunes for a foreground to frame Haystack rock along the beach. By using this technique you set up interest and texture… More

Our spectacular trip through Oregon was slowly coming to an end. Back-to-reality was ahead of us, but not before our last stop to beautiful Cannon Beach, where we would be spending our last day. The morning at Jetty Fishery was sunny and beautiful with a slight hint of crispness in the air. Packing up the Airstream… More

If you are a surfer, you may not think of the Pacific Northwest as a destination that should be on your list of places to visit. If you are not a surfer, but have always wanted to try, fifty-degree water and five-millimeter-thick wetsuits are often not the most enticing thing to want to try. But… More

When he’s not cooking, Chef Bedard is playing outside: foraging, fishing, crabbing and agate hunting. There’s another benefit to living life more simply on the Oregon Coast, especially during the winter, when it’s less crowded. More

The fact is, traveling as a family of four can be expensive. And that’s too bad, because that’s something we love to do. We want to bring our kids to different places and show them exciting new things. But then we asked ourselves, what about Oregon? The numbers looked promising, so we decided to go for it and put together a big family vacation (on the cheap) in Oregon. More

The sound of music is spilling onto the streets and the buzz of activity rings in the storefronts. It’s Stormy Weather Arts Festival weekend in Cannon Beach and a little rain or wind doesn’t slow down this town’s celebration of the arts. More

The People’s Coast Tides have played a central role in the development of the Coast. Before Oregon’s section of U.S. Route 101 was finished in 1936, the exposed, low-tide beach was the fastest public link between isolated towns like Arch Cape to Cannon Beach and Seaside to Astoria and Warrenton. It was dubbed “the People’s Coast” in 1913 by Oregon Governor Oswald West, who said the 363 miles of beach between California and the Columbia River formed a public highway up to the high-tide line,... More

Beautiful oceanfront hotel on the beach in the heart of Cannon Beach. Guests will enjoy oceanfront suites, gas fireplaces, kitchens, oceanfront decks, and Wi-Fi. After a day exploring the beach guests can soak in the oceanfront spa, and relax on the beachfront lawn. More

The Surfsand Resort is nestled at the foot of Haystack Rock with sweeping ocean views. The resort’s many room styles offer amenities including Tempur-Pedic beds, gas fireplaces, soaking tubs and high-speed wireless internet. The resort also features an indoor swimming pool, complimentary guest bicycles, on-site massage rooms, fitness center, saunas and electric vehicle charging stations. You also have your choice of either a pet friendly or non-pet room among the 95 completely stylish guest rooms. More

Cannon Beach Vacation Rentals is located on the spectacular Oregon Coast, managing over 80 vacation rental homes in Cannon Beach and Arch Cape. They offer oceanfront and ocean view homes, condos and guest suites. The ﻿homes range from 1-bedroom/1-bath guest suites to 6 bedroom/4.5 bath luxury homes. Over 40 pet friendly homes are available. All are fully equipped with everything you need to enjoy your vacation. Watch the puffins, explore the tide pools at Haystack Rock, and enjoy a warm and welcoming vacation home with Cannon... More

Haystack Rock, located in Cannon Beach at Tolovana Beach State Recreation Site, rises 235-feet out of the sand and the sea at the low tide line and is a protected Marine Garden. The Rock is also home to many birds, including tufted puffins, gulls and cormorants. Volunteer interpreters and protectors of Haystack Rock and the life that it supports are on the beach during morning low tides during the summer. More

I’ve walked the white sands along the western coast of Nicaragua. I’ve played on the warm, sunny beaches of the Southern California shoreline. And I’ve built sandcastles beside the turquoise waters of Key West. But my favorite beach remains on the wild, rugged Oregon Coast. More

“Stay at Seaside’s Newest Hotel – The River Inn at Seaside is perched along the soothing Necanicum River and centrally located, just one block from downtown or two blocks to the beach. The River Inn at Seaside is the ideal hotel for all who enjoy the atmosphere and ambience of the Northern Oregon coast, offering the comforts of home, in a convenient location. With 48 rooms and suites, The River Inn at Seaside, promises the warmth of nostalgia, accompanied by modern amenities that make life... More

Originally opened in the 1940s and one of downtown Seaside’s most historic sites, this theater was shuttered for almost thirty years before re-emerging in 2018 as the Times Theatre & Public House. At this storied corner where Broadway meets Columbia, the Times Theatre & Public House is a unique attraction, where you can catch a classic movie, watch sports on the big screen, fill up on pub food, and enjoy a craft beer brewed on location by Sisu Beer. All this just one block from... More

If our summer heat wave is getting the best of you – sapping your energy and leaving you feeling generally uncomfortable, perhaps it's time for a cool retreat at a place you’d least expect: the backyard of one of the Oregon Coast's most popular towns. I recently enjoyed a short and gentle kayak trip for… More

Beyond the misty shore and endless kegs of craft beer, what makes the North Coast stand out is the spirit of its people — a spirit both restless and settled, creative and carefree. That spirit is perhaps best manifested in workshops and storefronts of cities such as Astoria, Warrenton, Seaside and Cannon Beach. Here we give you a crafty preview of the artsy scene, spotlighting six of the many makers, builders and, yes, bakers who call these shores home. More

By the time we reached Highway 101 — the famed Pacific Coast Scenic Byway — the morning sun was confidently stepping out of the clouds. What followed was a jam-packed day of incredible outdoor recreation. We pedaled giant swan boats and water tricycles. We went crabbing off the side of a bridge (or rather, we tried). We managed not to fall off our stand-up paddleboards while irresponsibly splashing each other. We kayaked down the Necanicum River and at its mouth to the ocean — no... More

Seaside has been Oregon’s beachfront playground for more than 100 years. The small city on the North Coast stands out for its super-fun culture and family-friendly adventures, from riding the carousel to flying a kite, biking the beach to kayaking the cove. Seaside is the place for family getaways with awesome escapades, both indoors and out.… More

Is this guy with you ladies?" This comes from the bartender at Clyde Common. He gestures at Andrew, who has just grabbed the vacant stool next to me. The bartender looks at me as if to say, I'll give him the heave-ho if you want. This makes me laugh. Not only because Andrew is about six-foot-four, but because he's one of the nicest guys I know. After all, he's Canadian. More

Commercial Dungeness crab season is red hot and rolling, despite cold and wet conditions. Dean Ellsworth says his 44-foot fishing boat, The Nola K, is his winter home at this time of year. Ellsworth and his three-man crew spend long days and nights tossing out and pulling in nearly a thousand 80-pound crab pots during a… More

Oregon’s first seashore resort town has been delighting visitors for more than 100 years. The expansive Seaside beaches offer opportunity for year-round recreation, and shops and restaurants lining Broadway await when you're ready to warm up in Oregon's great indoors. Catch some clams During the winter months, especially during low tide, the abundance of razor clams… More

Craft beer and the Coast: two of my favorite things that I’m never far from in Oregon. This past weekend I was able to combine them by heading to Oregon’s North Coast for Beer 101, a celebration of craft beer happening over two weekends in October in Astoria, Seaside and Cannon Beach. After hitting Highway… More